This year, I changed my mind about nuclear, hydro power and vegan food
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 9, 2021
We should all have space for dynamic opinions, and be willing to talk about where and why new information reshapes our world views.
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Zeno Power: Providing Clean Power In All The Hard Places
Jim Conca
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Zeno Power has achieved a breakthrough innovation in Radioisotope Power Systems that convert the heat generated from decay of specific radioisotopes directly into electricity, producing persistent, clean power for decades at a time in a lightweight structure.
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Beyond the bale: Viridor unveils plan to eliminate waste plastic exports
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Viridor says its soon-to-be-opened Avonmouth plastics recycling plant will reprocess over 80,0000 tonnes of plastic, creating recycled raw material ready to be returned to the economy. Recycling and resource management firm Viridor has unveiled its “Vision for Zero” – a plan to reduce (to zero) the amount of plastic waste exported from the UK.
First US solar-powered airport is in Tennessee
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Tennessee may not strike people as the most progressive state with 46% of the population conservative and 27% moderate, according to a Pew Research Center poll. You might not expect it to be a bastion of green energy, but the greater Chattanooga area is stepping out in front of many other parts of the U.S. as a solar pioneer.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
5G wireless is essential for scaling climate tech
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Another analysis by Ericsson suggests 5G technologies could have a big impact in reducing emissions for four of the biggest-emitting sectors: power; transport; buildings; and manufacturing.
Former Bosch Executive Joins Zinc Battery Developer Enzinc’s Senior Advisory Team
altenergymag
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Former president of Robert Bosch GmbH's Powertrain Solutions division, Stefan Seiberth, has joined advanced zinc battery technology developer Enzinc's board of senior advisors. He sees advanced zinc batteries as critical for electric mobility's future and brings mobility expertise to the team developing batteries for emoblity, microgrid and grid applications.
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Solar tiny home C2X by Nestron comes with smart systems
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Tiny home construction just got a lot easier with the plug-and-play prefab C2X from Nestron. All plumbing, electrical and other smart systems come preinstalled in this tiny home, which includes electric heated floors, smart tablet and a standard-size washing machine.
With climate concern at all-time high, consumers want action more than promises
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2021
There is almost universal agreement globally that society should respond to climate change with the same urgency as it has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Largest, most powerful HALT test rig for next-generation offshore nacelle testing in operation
altenergymag
DECEMBER 9, 2021
• Test bench can simulate extreme wind conditions • "HALT XL" test rig makes LORC the go-to destination for prototype testing • Tests prove nacelle suitability for remote, offshore applications
What is the ISO 14001 Standard: Principles, Definitions and Certifications
Green Business Bureau
DECEMBER 9, 2021
What is the ISO ( International Organization for Standardization) 14001 Standard: Principles, Definitions and Certifications. As the business world moves forward taking steps to becoming more environmentally friendly there are many choices to be made in terms of certifications. One particular option for the operations side of an organization is choosing the ISO 14001 certification as the primary choice.
Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
Denver's snowless season has experts worried
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 6, 2021
For the first time in over 100 years, Denver residents may have a snowless winter. Since record-keeping started in 1882, this is the first time Denver, Colorado, has experienced a meteorological fall (the period between September and November) without snow.
How implementing reuse systems can impact cities
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Cities, with growing populations and demands on resources, exacerbate the waste crisis, and may be a key focus area to help change course away.
“Freeing Energy” flags billions in opportunities from the revolution in local energy
altenergymag
DECEMBER 8, 2021
An idea becomes a book and a movement, as California Public Utilities Commission nears bellwether decision to revalue rooftop solar
Companies Must Find the Courage to Back Up Statements on Climate Action
Andrew Winston
DECEMBER 10, 2021
[Hi all. I’m reposting this piece I wrote with my Net Positive co-author, the great CEO Paul Polman, in MIT Sloan Management Review. The issue of companies saying one thing on climate for their own goals, and saying a different thing through their silence or trade associations, is a critical issue, right now in the U.S. The budget bill, with massive and needed investment in climate action, is still being held up, in part because it pays for it by rolling back tax breaks to companies —
AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Plug and play Pod is a tiny room that's assembled from a box
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Autonomous has created a new building kit for a 98-square-foot, one-room building called the Pod. It is so simple the average user could set it up in one day in their backyard, often without a permit, as it is free-standing and assembles from a box.
The UN’s Global Biodiversity Framework could be ‘Paris Agreement for nature’
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Set to be finalized in early 2022, the GBF’s draft sets out targets for protecting marine and land habitats, reducing pesticides and plastic waste, and increasing investments.
PowerMarket Provides $14,500 in Revenue Share to Ulster County’s Green New Deal Fund
altenergymag
DECEMBER 7, 2021
PowerMarket, a leader in community solar management services and trusted partner of New York Solarize programs, has subscribed nearly 1 MWdc of capacity as part of the Solarize Ulster campaign.
How to Reduce Water Waste When Growing Cannabis
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The marijuana industry is booming with business opportunities. With the legalization of medical and recreational use, there are now thousands of jobs. The demand for employees is expected to grow by 100% over the next decade as states continue to legalize it rapidly across America. There is a lot of interest these days in cannabis […]. The post How to Reduce Water Waste When Growing Cannabis appeared first on Green Living Guy.
How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
Coral reef collapse could be coming to the Indian Ocean
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Indian Ocean coral reefs are in danger of collapsing within the next 50 years, according to a new study. From Seychelles to South Africa, reef systems could face functional extinction, threatening the lives and livelihoods of marine and terrestrial animals — including humans.
Could the insurance industry help trigger a new wave of nature-based solutions?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2021
A new study predicts that the nature-based carbon market could present a $1.3 billion opportunity for the insurance industry.
AES Launches First-of-its-Kind Robot to Accelerate Solar Construction
altenergymag
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Company unveils Atlas, cutting-edge AI-enabled solar installation technology complementing existing construction programs and bolstering high-tech jobs in the US
Sustainable Parenting: Eco-Friendly Ways to Be a Parent
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Many parents embraced the sustainable way of living once they found out about the new role in their lives. Having the need to make a change in your environment and making it better for the next generation is the best reason to do something different. There are many changes you can make in order to […]. The post Sustainable Parenting: Eco-Friendly Ways to Be a Parent appeared first on Green Living Guy.
New study provides hope for restoring tropical forests
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Tropical forests can grow back naturally and relatively fast, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Science, shows that most tropical forests can bounce back in about 20 years if left untouched. This revelation provides the world with hope in efforts to restore troubled forests.
Article 6 creates two kinds of carbon credits — what that means for business
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Hugh Salway explains what Article 6 means for the voluntary carbon market and how standards such as Verra and The Gold Standard will continue to evolve
Saddleback Mountain Partners with Arctaris and Nexamp on 31-Acre Solar Project
altenergymag
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Ski resort in rural Maine embraces sustainability as part of its comprehensive economic revitalization plan
How Green Careers Can Be More Accessible to Low-Income Communities
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The proliferation of green careers is no longer a dream or even a goal. It’s a necessity to prevent the devastating impacts of climate change and fulfill the mission of environmental justice. But for low-income communities, the promise of green careers remains largely out of reach. It’s principally due to the lack of access to […]. The post How Green Careers Can Be More Accessible to Low-Income Communities appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Welcome to Norilsk, one of the world's most polluted cities
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Norilsk, the world's most northern city, has been dubbed one of the world's most polluted cities by experts. The small city of about 176,000 started experiencing its pollution during the early days of the Soviet Union. As an area rich with precious metals, Norilsk remains a hotbed of mining at the expense of the ecosystem.
Interested in a circular economy job? There's a Ph.D. for that
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
A new program at the University of Pittsburgh, funded by Covestro, will focus on design with an emphasis on decreasing global waste through the reuse of materials.
Renault acquires 21% stake in electric motor company Whylot
Charged
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Renault has acquired a 21% minority stake in electric motor company Whylot. Renault previously signed a partnership with Whylot to develop a large-scale axial-flow e-motor. This technology will be applied to electrified powertrains with the objective of reducing costs and emissions. . “We are delighted to take a further step in our relationship with Whylot, a promising start-up specializing in the design and development of high-tech electric motors.
9 Medicinal Plants With Surprising Anti-Anxiety And Relaxing Benefits
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The stress and pressure of daily-life challenges can make people anxious and uncomfortable. It is no wonder depression among people has escalated. When you get depression or anxiety, your doctor prescribes anti-anxiety medications. The prescription medications such as benzodiazepines or beta-blockers can trigger unwanted side effects. Hence, many are looking for a holistic alternative to […].
Toxic coal waste threatens biodiverse Alabama delta
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 9, 2021
At Alabama Power’s Plant Barry, more than 21 million tons of coal ash fill an unlined pond. The Mobile River surrounds this toxic stash on three sides, with wetlands, Mobile Bay and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta close by.
Why I’ll leave prison ready for a green-collar career
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Even in a progressive green industry filled with opportunity, there are still some limitations to how much an ex-offender can hope to achieve.
Photovoltaic Hydrogen Production Leads Green Revolution
altenergymag
DECEMBER 9, 2021
With the increasing influence of hydrogen energy, photovoltaic hydrogen production industry is also rapidly ignited. Photovoltaic hydrogen production mainly uses direct current generated by photovoltaic power generation systems to supply hydrogen production stations.
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